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We are pleased to announce that our 2nd adjudicator for the Foden's Solo Contest on the 1st November will be our very own Glyn Williams Glyn Williams was born in Aberystwyth, where he was introduced to music by his Uncle, and enjoyed playing euphonium with Towyn Silver, Royal Oakley and...

In April Alan Hodgkinson (B flat bass) decide that he would be taking a break from banding. Taking Alan's place upto the British Open will be Danny Sinclair (ex Black Dyke). In May Nicky Lees (3rd Cornet) left the band after 4 years to take up a position with Grimethorpe.

In April Alan Hodgkinson (B flat bass) left the band in order to taking a break from banding. During Alan's career he has played with Dobcross, Sellers, Todmorden, Leyland and finally Foden's. The band are pleased to announce that ex Black Dyke player Danny Sinclair will join the band in...

Speaking about the appointment Mark Wilkinson commented 'We are pleased to welcome Peter who will join our percussion section working with Mark Landon, Anthony Mann and Eve Knowles. Peter is a very talented and experienced percussionists who will enhance the section and band.'

Players of the Manx Youth Band and Manx Concert Brass were delighted recently when they welcomed members of Fodens Band to the Isle of Man for a weekend of workshop rehearsals. Over an intensive three days, Mark Wilkinson (Principal Cornet), Glyn Williams (Principal Euphonium), Helen Williams (Flugel Horn) and...

All at Fodens would like to congratulate Richard Poole and Lesley Howie on their recent marriage. The happy couple tied the knot on Sunday 30th December in front of family, friends and band members who played at the service. Mr and Mrs Poole return from honeymoon on Monday 7th January.